A local Kichwa community welcomes you into their culture, learn about their way of life, customs and values, and take a canoe ride departing from our pier and to the Tiyuyaku Community. At the beginning of the tour you will be shown how the community extracts gold from the river for sale by using panning techniques, following, you will be taken to their ceremony center where the indigenous women will demonstrate different customs such as the making of ceramic plates, chicha drink and guayusa tea. Have a try with the blowpipe, a hunting instrument used by the indigenous people.
In the upper Amazon basin between Tena and Misahualli lies Selina's jungle lodge- the most convenient way to experience the Amazon. Situated between the Napo river and the rainforest, we offer a number of outdoor activities including trekking, rafting, kayaking and night-time animal watching. Want to take the pace down a notch? Take advantage of our Full and Half board rates, visit our spa and wellness centre for vinyasa yoga classes, aromatic massage treatments, and sound healing ceremonies run by local teachers who specialize in ancestral traditions.
Policies / Expenses Cancellation: Cancellations or modifications must be made by 6:00 pm (Local time) at least 2 days prior to arrival. Cancellations and no-shows made beyond that time will result in a 100% cancellation fee plus tax. Nightly Parking: 0 Typical Group Deposit: 50% Total Taxes: 12.00% State Tax: 12.00%
From the airport: The closest airport to Selina Tena is Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador (UIO / SEQM). From Quito, you are 5-6 hrs from Tena by bus, or 3 hrs 30 min by car. Taxis are available outside the airport at all times. It should cost around 12 - 15USD to catch a ride to the Quitos Quitumbe bus terminal. Take a bus to Terminal Terrestre de Tena, then take a taxi to Selina Tena. Local Shuttle Info: By bus: One block away from the Main Bus Terminal in Tena you'll find the Centinela Bus Terminal. From there, take the bus to Ahuano. From another Selina: If you are coming from Quito take the third exit at Jumandy Indian roundabout and keep going for 10 minutes until you reach Puerto Napo. Here, take a left after crossing the small bridge and keep going for 10 more minutes until you see the Selina sign. If you are using taxi, you can ask to be taken to Via al Ahuano. This is a 20min ride from the center of Tena, keep going until you see the Selina sign.
Yes! Pets are allowed. Selina is pet friendly! Pet owners are required to book private rooms, as pets are not permitted in dormitories. There is also a cost of $10 per pet per night.
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-Selina- 1 Bread bun, 1 banana bread, fried or scrambled eggs, jelly, butter & fresh fruit -Americano- $6.50 2 Bread buns, fried or scrambled eggs, jelly, butter & fresh fruit -Rustic Granola- $6.75 Homemade granola served with yogurt, fresh fruit & honey. Vegan with almond milk -Muchines de Yuca / Cassava balls with cheese- $6.50 Fried cassava & cheese balls with fried or scrambled eggs served with guacamole -Ham & Cheese Sandwich- $6.00 Ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and scrambled eggs Avocado toast- $6.75 Tostada de pan artesanal, guacamole, tomate cherry, queso fresco y huevo frito o revuelto a elecci├│n. / Artisan bread toast served with guacamole, cherry tomato, queso fresco & fried or scrambled egg. Vegan two toasts with no cheese or eggs -Shakshuka- $6.50 Poached eggs served over a tomato, olive oil and garlic base with bread toasts Th
